Press Release

Press Release From Ecclesiastical Department

Information & Public Relations Department

Date: 18-Oct-2025
Date: 18th October 2025
Under the direction of the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri P. S. Tamang (Golay) and the Hon’ble Minister Ven. Sonam Lama, a team of officials from the Ecclesiastical Department visited Buddha Smriti Park, Patna, Bihar, for the Salang (Bhumi Puja) ceremony.
The ceremony was held in the presence of Bhante Kaundiliya, Member of BTMC Bodhgaya, and Khenpo Tamding, Member of Nyingma Menlom Chenmo. During the visit, the team also met with Dr. Nirbhya, Director/In-charge of Buddha Smriti Park, Patna, and held discussions regarding the proposed construction of a replica of Chorten Thongwa Rangdol of Tashiding at the park.
The meeting and Salang (Bhumi Puja) were successfully conducted in a cordial and spiritual atmosphere.